Join Mother Ginger at ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15

[image id="9270" title="nutcraker photo by Darren Abate " class="size-medium wp-image-19861" width="300" height="168" ] 'The Nutcracker' as performed by the Corpus Christi Ballet can be seen at the American Bank Center on Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15. Photo by Darren Abate Editorial Photographer

CORPUS CHRISTI BALLET PERFORMS 'THE NUTCRACKER,' DEC. 7-8, DEC. 14-15 — With a cast of more than 100 local dancers ages 5 and older, "The Nutcracker" ballet springs to life on the American Bank Center stage for four performances. The holiday classic by the Corpus Christi Ballet features lavish scenery and dazzling costumes. Live music performed by the Corpus Christi Ballet Orchestra accompanies the first weekend.

Performances are set for:

Gala Performances

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8

Family Weekend

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15

Tickets one-half off regular price. No live orchestra.

Tickets are available from the American Bank Center box office or TicketMaster by calling (800) 745-5000. For more information, call the center at (361) 882-4588.